By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Police have busted a tricycle syndicate in Kano, recovering six stolen tricycles, while four suspected tricycle thieves were arrested, including a woman.
The tricycle syndicate have been terrorizing the state for so long, but luck ran out on them on June 17, 2025, when police operatives, acting on credible information, apprehended two suspects namely: Auwal Mohammed (30) of Hotoro Quarters, Kano and Maryam Ibrahim (25) of Bauchi State, at Kura Local Government Area, Kano.
The suspects allegedly drugged one tricycle rider, Shu’aibu Aliyu and attempted to snatch his tricycle, but a prompt response by the police led to the recovery of the tricycle.
Further investigation revealed the involvement of two additional suspects as receivers.
The suspects are Suleiman Lawal, A.K.A Aljan (25) of Sheka Quarters, and Muhammad Tajuddeen (32) of Kundila Quarters, Kano.
They were subsequently arrested, and a total of six stolen tricycles were recovered from the suspects.
The Command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Hussaini Abdullahi, in a Statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said: “The Command is committed to ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law, based on their culpability.
“The Command urges members of the public to be vigilant and cautious of such syndicates and their modus operandi.
“In addition, anyone who has had their tricycles stolen should kindly check with the Command at Bompai Police Headquarters, office of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), or contact 07014601313, for possible identification and collection.”
However, the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, assured the public of the Command’s sustained efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all in the state.